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Beyond the Classroom

Youth Exchange Canada: Toronto - Day One

May 5, 2017

It was a bright and early Sunday morning, me (Heather), Benny and Spencer carpooled down to Clarence Park. As I hopped out of the car the first thing I had to do was meet each of the exchange students for...

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Open House: Saturday April 29th

Apr 25, 2017

Our Spring 2017 Open House, happening on Saturday, April 29th from 11am until 2pm, is the perfect opportunity to discover...

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Colombia: The Last Days on the farm

Apr 21, 2017

  The camp was a success- 24 people in attendance. Youth were the campers and young adult volunteers from the...

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Colombia: What does an exchange look like?

Apr 18, 2017

Monday morning I was back at Soliera School. This time, the objective was to promote the upcoming exchange next year...

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Colombia: Travelling to Rionegro Town

Apr 12, 2017

Sunday, April 2 was my day off of work, but by no means was I idly sitting in my room....

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Colombia: Visiting the Soleira School

Apr 6, 2017

Last Tuesday and Wednesday (March 28 & 29), I was immersed in the Soleira school, which is a private school...

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Youth Exchange Silent Auction

Apr 4, 2017

Last week, with the help of parents, YMCA Health and Fitness staff, and student volunteers, the YMCA Academy held a...

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Colombia: Learning about Medellin

Mar 31, 2017

I am slowly learning about Medellin. There is much to know as it has a long history. Today I learned...

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Greetings from Colombia!

Mar 28, 2017

In support of the growing relationship between Toronto's YMCA Academy and the YMCA of Medellin in Colombia, Teacher and Special...